1
as in capabilities
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the fashion firm was looking for an applicant who could list superior sewing skills among his or her qualifications
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as in provisions
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
will give us his permission to go to the conference with the qualification that we make up the time later
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Recent Examples of qualifications
Public Investigator looks into the legal protections and qualifications for emotional support animals in Wisconsin.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s a significant rise from prior ownership’s 14-year tenure, when the organization had more relegations (two) than European tournament qualifications (one).
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Other characters include Detrick (Melvin Gregg), Adelola (Gbemisola Ikumelo), Adam (Alex Adelman) and Nicole (Ramona Young) and Travis (Eric Rahill) all of whom are drafted as volunteer reporters for the Truth Teller and none of whom have any qualifications for the job.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Salaries for the eight people working under the contract run from $50,306 to $91,135, depending on qualifications and years of experience.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Important Notes for Patients - Always verify the clinic’s medical license and the surgeon’s qualifications.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
If a domestic worker applies and fulfills the basic qualifications, they must be hired, Mouzin said.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Contest categories distinguish between quilts made for beds, walls and laps and those quilted by hand or by machine, among other techniques and qualifications.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
The scope of the investigation will include the crash site, the mechanical condition of the bus, highway design and the driver — including fatigue, distraction and qualifications.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s a significant rise from prior ownership’s 14-year tenure, when the organization had more relegations (two) than European tournament qualifications (one).
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Other characters include Detrick (Melvin Gregg), Adelola (Gbemisola Ikumelo), Adam (Alex Adelman) and Nicole (Ramona Young) and Travis (Eric Rahill) all of whom are drafted as volunteer reporters for the Truth Teller and none of whom have any qualifications for the job.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Salaries for the eight people working under the contract run from $50,306 to $91,135, depending on qualifications and years of experience.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Important Notes for Patients - Always verify the clinic’s medical license and the surgeon’s qualifications.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
If a domestic worker applies and fulfills the basic qualifications, they must be hired, Mouzin said.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Contest categories distinguish between quilts made for beds, walls and laps and those quilted by hand or by machine, among other techniques and qualifications.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
The scope of the investigation will include the crash site, the mechanical condition of the bus, highway design and the driver — including fatigue, distraction and qualifications.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifications
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In July, Anthropic was awarded a Pentagon contract to develop national security AI capabilities.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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And even as China emphasizes that its military is for defensive purposes, its show of strength on Wednesday has given analysts around the world a clear look at the extent of its offensive capabilities and its vast capacity to produce arms.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The draft form doesn’t apply for 2025, although the provisions on tips and overtime pay apply.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Special provisions are available for individuals who become ill or disabled after filing an initial claim.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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The series provides an opportunity for new and younger dancers to showcase their abilities.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Alcohol blurs a person's judgment, reaction time and abilities.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Congress had enacted byzantine eligibility requirements for disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits, forcing the agency to expend huge amounts of time and money running those programs.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Then there’s Reform California, DeMaio’s group, which is preparing to mail out 250,000 petitions for a ballot measure to tighten voter ID requirements in the state.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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These plants are adapted to the specific soils, climate and other local conditions of their region and support the local food web, providing habitat for native wildlife, pollinators and insects.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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These conditions make travel difficult.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Development should bridge current and required proficiencies, as well as solve real problems in real time (not across a six-week rollout or in a one-hour webinar).—
David James,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Qualifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifications. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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